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Store Closing Costs - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | 18 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 Store | Jan. 01, 2017 Store | Jan. 03, 2016 Store | Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of underperforming stores closed | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Net expense incurred to date related to store closing costs | $ |  |  |  | $ 1.1
Early Termination [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of underperforming stores closed | 2 |  |  |

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